28 days to go – and a huge thank you!

Yesterday marked the start of the official campaign period. Less than a month until Election Day on October 17. It also means campaign signs can now go in the road right-of-way. Sorry for the month of visual clutter but it’s a sure sign election season has arrived.

This seems like a good time to thank some folks who have brought us this far.

First, a huge thank you to our sign install crew who were out ridiculously early today albeit, rewarded with a beautiful sunrise.

And to our sign builder, who spent hours building frames and attaching legs. Take a close look at the tops of our big signs. They’re bevelled. Because apparently if you’re a woodworker, even an election sign deserves some nice details. 

Then there are our door knockers – an incredibly dedicated and enthusiastic group who are always up for exploring another neighbourhood, climbing another hill and meeting new people.

Our artistic crew made us campaign-colour flowers, our mascot (to be revived after the election!) and our amazing canvassing bags. Truly, we don’t get enough compliments on those bags. 

Our communications team, volunteer coordinators, advisors – a blend of incredibly talented and enthusiastic young people with so many skills, working side by side with some truly impressive and experienced hands.

And our financial agent, doing one of the most important and least glamorous jobs of the campaign – keeping track of all the details and paying the bills.

And to everyone willing to put a sign on your lawn, wear a button, donate to our campaign, share a post, or send or speak a sweet message of support – thank you. Every bit of it means more than you probably realize.

Campaigns may have candidates’ names on the signs, but there are a whole lot of people behind them. It takes a community, and we are incredibly grateful for ours.

28 days to go. On Oct. 17, vote Sooke Together: Helen Ritts, Steve Sorensen, Susan Belford and Brian McHattie for Council.

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